SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2: the role of molecular diagnostics in managing the infection
SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, identified at the end of 2019. It is transmitted mainly through respiratory particles emitted by infected people when breathing, speaking, coughing or sneezing.
Explore solutions for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics
Browse the products available for the detection of viral genetic material and find the test best suited to your laboratory’s needs.
Clinical manifestations and impact of COVID-19
The infection can be asymptomatic or cause mild symptoms, but it can also progress to pneumonia, respiratory failure and systemic complications. Older people, immunocompromised people and those with chronic diseases are at greater risk of severe forms.
The pandemic has had a profound impact on healthcare systems and on society: as of 28 June 2026, the WHO reported over 779 million confirmed cases and over 7 million confirmed deaths worldwide, noting that actual infections were far more numerous. The virus continues to circulate and evolve.
Molecular tests detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the samples specified for the individual product. Thanks to their sensitivity and specificity, they can help to:
- identify the infection when there is clinical suspicion;
- detect the virus even in the early stages of infection;
- support laboratories’ diagnostic activities;
- provide useful data for the surveillance of viral circulation.
The result should be interpreted in relation to the symptoms, the time of sampling and the clinical context
Real-Time PCR test for SARS-CoV-2
The evolution of the virus makes it important to have reliable diagnostic systems and to keep their performance monitored over time. Nuclear Laser Medicine offers a Real-Time PCR test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA, which analyzes specific regions of the viral genome. The available solutions support laboratories in identifying the infection and in their analysis activities.
Solutions for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics
Explore the Nuclear Laser Medicine products dedicated to SARS-CoV-2. For information on the available tests and on the solutions best suited to your laboratory, contact us.